ABOUT
Ron James has been playing and teaching professionally for over 20 years in AZ, the Southwest and the Northwest. He studied percussion performance at Northern AZ University and has worked with many prominent musicians such as Joel DiBartolo (Tonight Show Band) a
nd Emillio Castillo (Tower of Power) and has toured Europe, Asia, and the U.S. extensively playing New Orleans Jazz fest, House of Blues, Playboy Jazz fest. and much more. Ron has appeared on more than 40 recording projects playing drums, bass, singing, and arranging. Presently, Ron plays with Muskellunge, Chuck Hall, his own jazz project Giant Steps, Dave Logan Band, and many more. Ron prides himself as one of the most versatile drummers in the Southwest.....and one of the busiest!
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- Screen name:
- Ron James
- Member since:
- Mar 08 2006
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
Influences
Steve Gadd, Buddy Rich, Bill Bruford, Omar Hakim, Stanton Moore, Jack DeJohnette
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Early 60's Ludwig and Pearl drums,
Zildjian cymbals, Remo & Evans heads
MUSIC
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Play Me Around
Play Me Around Track number: 6 Year: 2011 Album: Outside Looking In Genre: Other
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Danny Rhodes; Welcome to the Night
Danny Rhodes; Welcome to the Night Album: Danny Rhodes and the Messengers Genre: R&B
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Outsiade Looking In
Outsiade Looking In Track number: 1 Year: 2011 Album: Outside looking In Genre: Other
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Brad's Blues by Ron James (Video)
Brad's Blues by Ron James (Video)R5VFLU0RjIk